Samsung SH100 Digital Camera

5 Reasons to Love the New Samsung SH100

CES news is in full swing, and this morning we touched on a product that I'm pretty excited about — the Samsung SH100 digital camera. It's likely that there will be a truckload of digitals and handheld camcorders being introduced in Las Vegas this week, but the SH100 stands out from the pack for more than one reason.

Why? Find out when I give you five reasons you'll love it after the break.

It's WiFi-Connected — Like the EyeFi card before it, the SH100 can connect to a WiFi network and send your pics and videos to your PC (even if it's turned off) and social networks like YouTube, Facebook, Picasa, and Photobucket; no need for wires or card readers.

You can use your Galaxy S as a viewfinder — Probably the most unique feature about the SH100 (and something I haven't seen before), you can actually connect your camera over WiFi to a Samsung Galaxy S smartphone to use as a viewfinder. Taking a group shot? You'll no longer have to be the odd man out taking the pic, or run back and forth from your tripod — just connect your Galaxy S, and use it as a remote control. You can see the camera's view, focus, and snap the pic right from your smartphone.

Easy to read app-style icons — The Smart Access touch user interface is easy to understand, and looks like your typical smartphone, with apps that allow you to click, drag, and flip through folders and functions.

Comes with a Boingo account to connect to WiFi hotspots — Boingo powers over 200,000 WiFi hotspots nationwide, and the SH100 comes already prepped and ready to hop on. Rates start at $10 a month.

Great specs — The SH100 comes with a 14MP sensor, is DLNA-compatible, and all the basics — image stabilization, face detection, various auto modes — along with Wireless-N for fast WiFi connections.